Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Roger Waters releasing 'The Lockdown Sessions' on CD and vinyl
Sony MusicRoger Waters is finally releasing physical copies of his 2022 digital release The Lockdown Sessions. CD and vinyl copies of the six-song recording are due out June 2. The...
Apr 21, 2023
On This Day, April 21, 1984: Phil Collins lands his first solo number one
On This Day, April 21, 1984 … Genesis frontman and drummer Phil Collins landed his first-ever solo number one with “Against All Odds (Take A Look at Me Now)." Th...
Apr 21, 2023
20 years ago, Madonna welcomed us to her 'American Life'
Maverick/Warner Bros.Twenty years ago — April 21, 2003 — Madonna released her ninth album, American Life. While it debuted at number one and earned two Grammy nominations, i...
Apr 21, 2023
'Queen The Greatest Live' - episode 14: “Ogre Battle”
Queen Productions Ltd.Queen is back with the latest installment of their YouTube series Queen The Greatest Live, with this week's episode taking another look at their iconic stage wear ...
Apr 21, 2023
Here’s what to look out for Saturday on Record Store Day
UMERecord Store Day is happening Saturday, April 22, and music fans are going to want to be prepared before they head out to shop at their local independent record store this weekend. A whole lot...
Apr 21, 2023
New exhibit celebrates the punk scene of Manhattan’s Lower East Side
Gijsbert Hanekroot/RedfernsA new immersive exhibit dedicated to the New York punk scene has opened in Manhattan. Punk & Beyond: Legends of the Lower East Side celebrates the musicians whose c...
Apr 20, 2023
Paul McCartney reflects on 'Red Rose Speedway' ahead of 50th anniversary
UMEPaul McCartney is celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Wings album Red Rose Speedway with the release of a special half-speed mastered vinyl arriving on Saturda...
Apr 20, 2023
Grateful Dead launches official TikTok account
Clayton Call/RedfernsThe Grateful Dead are the latest artists to join TikTok. On Thursday, 4/20 by the way, the band launched their official account with a post featuring archival Dead-relat...
Apr 20, 2023
Alex Lifeson’s Envy Of None dropping new EP, 'That Was Then, This Is Now'
KscopeEnvy of None, featuring Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, is ready to drop new music. The band, which also features bassist Andy Curran, guitarist/keyboardist Alfio Anni...
Apr 20, 2023
Eddie Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher” guitar sells for almost $4 million
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesA famous Eddie Van Halen guitar has sold for big bucks at auction. The custom-made Kramer electric guitar the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist p...
Apr 20, 2023